Service Learning Directors Workshop
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3 8:00 AM – 12:00
Kristin Harper, Birmingham Southern College
Marybeth Lima, PhD, Louisiana State University
Rhoda Reddix, PhD, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
Experienced practitioners who manage service-learning and/or community engagement programs and centers will lead an open discussion on the complex roles and responsibilities of leading such a program/center. The panelists will share information on building relationships on campus and with community partners, finding program support, informing faculty research, and facilitating faculty, student, and community interactions. Panelists will begin by sharing their experiences, challenges and successes, and advice. An interactive discussion among participants will follow. This workshop is intended to provide orientation and insight for new or aspiring service-learning directors and support for “grizzled veterans.”
The Resurrection Project: a conversation about organizing a community and the impact of a successful community leader
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3 8:00 AM – 12:00
Join Raul Raymundo for an intimate conversation and Q&A about the importance of creating community leaders in polarizing environments.
Historic Huntsville “Walls” Unit Prison Tour
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3 8:00 AM – 12:00
Huntsville, Texas is home to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, in addition to five state prisons within the city limits. As the city’s largest employer, with Sam Houston State University being the second, TDCJ plays an integral role in the community. The Huntsville “Walls” Unit is the oldest state prison in Texas and houses the State of Texas execution chamber. Participants will tour inside the historic wing, meet administrators and staff to learn about their roles and experiences, see behind the scenes of the textiles industry, and have the option to view the execution chamber. The visit will end with an opportunity for guided reflection and questions so that participants leave with an in-depth understanding of this institution.